Week of October 17Monday: Presentations, digital postersTuesday: Presentations, digital postersWhile viewing the presentations, complete the chart below. This is due by the end of class Tuesday. Please save as username.group eval and drop into my drop box.
Week of October 10 ASSIGNMENT 1: The ProjectWhen your group completes its presentation, complete this form to officially turn it in. If your project is being turned in via my drop box, please state this in the box titled "url." Only one form is completed per group, and this is due by the end of the class period Wednesday. Tuesday: Work Day for ProjectWednesday: Work Day for ProjectThursday: Planning and practicing presentationsFriday: Odd Girl Out - wrap up cyberbullying and reflect on unit via digital poster on the topic*Presentations will take place Monday and Tuesday of next week. ASSIGNMENT 2: The Presentation What do we actually present?
Your presentation will consist of two parts: 1. Show the class your project (play your iMovie/Power Point/Prezi, walk us through your web site, etc.) 2. Each group member will share the following responses with the class:
-Your name
-Your role in the project
-The most difficult part of the project
-Your favorite part of the project
-The most interesting or surprising information you learned about cyberbullying ASSIGNMENT 3: The Follow-UpAfter viewing Odd Girl Out: Cyberbullying Unit Wrap Up
Create a digital poster, using Comic Life, Microsoft Word, or Pages, that speaks out against cyberbullying.
1 original slogan created by YOU!
5-6 images that relate to cyberbullying
-Note: avoid using images with a lot of words
A works cited page with correct MLA citation for all of your images
Title your document username.cyberbullyingposter, and drop this into my drop box. Week of October 3
All six assignments below are due by Friday of this week. Each day you will be given a benchmark for completion, but your group may work ahead.
2. Decide on the format of the presentation (e.g. iMovie, Children's Book, Museum Box, website, etc.).
3. Click on this link to complete a form which asks for the presentation format, as well as the contributions each member will make towards the presentation.
4. Create a storyboard and show your teacher when it is completed.
6. Share your presentation with the teacher using this form.
THIS WEEK'S DUE DATES MONDAY: All group members' completed notes on the wiki
-Each group member must have a minimum of 30 notes (see note-taking rubric)
-All sources/links formatted using MLA
TUESDAY: #3 above (decide on presentation format and complete form)
-Storyboard due
WEDNESDAY: Warm-Up: Visit this link and watch the short video from the Today Show. Feel free to read the article below as well.
Begin working on presentation tool THURSDAY: Continue working on presentation FRIDAY: Finish work on presentation and submit the link to Mrs. Detwiler using the form above (#6), or drop your project in Mrs. Detwiler's drop box.
Week of September 26thCyberbullying Project Welcome to the cyberbullying project! Throughout this assignment, you will use your cooperative skills to investigate the very serious topic of cyberbullying. Many of you may have already skimmed the surface when it comes to learning about cyberbullying, and the majority of you have most likely heard this term numerous times at school and on the news. You will apply your technology and research prowess to investigate cyberbullying and to create a multimedia presentation for the class. Visit the WebQuest below for details about this project. MONDAY Assignment 1:
You'll need to wear your headphones. Take the Cyberbullying Quiz. Choose the "review quiz." Take your time.
-Click "watch the video" at the end of the quiz. When you finish, grab a marker and write one point about cyberbullying on the side board by the computer cart. Put your initials next to your contribution.
Assignment 2:
Choose two of the articles below to read. After reading you will craft a detailed response that answers the question below. Use what you learn from reading the articles to answer the question. Be sure to cite specific examples from what you've read. You should include at least 2 specific examples from each of the 2 articles you read (that's 4 specific examples total). Additionally, I would like you to respond to this question personally. Your total response will be three paragraphs. You must include the links to the articles you read. Write your response in Google docs, title it "username.articleresponse" and share your document with Mrs. Detwiler (bdetwiler@cypanthers.org). Question: How has technology made being a teenager today more challenging than ever before?
Assignment 3:
Add something insightful to the Cyberbullying mind map on the board.
TUESDAY Assignment 1:
Visit the Cyberbullying WebQuest. Explore each page to learn about your next project. After exploring the project details, email Mrs. Detwiler:
1 Concern
2 Comments
3 Questions
...About the project. Cyberbullying WebQuest
Assignment 2 (optional if you have extra time):
Using the custom search below, find one example of cyberbullying in our local community and complete a two-sentence summary on a stickie note. Hand your stickie to Mrs. Detwiler. Cyberbullying Custom Search
WEDNESDAY
Assignment 1:
In your small groups, complete the scenario you are assigned. Be prepared to discuss.
Assignment 2:
1. Meet with your cyberbullying project groups.
2. Revisit the Cyberbullying WebQuest.
3. Complete the
found on the process page.
4. Only one group member needs to fill in the chart, but all group members must help complete it.
5. Save the chart as your last names.responsibilities and drop this into my drop box in the appropriate class.
Example: SmithJonesMiller.responsibilities (no spaces between last names)
6. Optional: print a copy for each group member.
Assignment 3:
Complete this Google Form individually.
Assignment 4:
Together we will create a wiki page for your group to house their notes. After you set this up, complete this form.
THURSDAY Warm-Up: Visit A Thin Line, a website created by MTV. Take the quizzes and explore the site. Be prepared to share what you find.
Today is work day #1 for your project. Your benchmark for today is to begin the research for your project. Each person must have at least 10 pieces of information on the wiki by the end of class.
Complete the Daily Work Record individually. You must do this each day!
FRIDAY Assignment 1:
Visit the link below, and discuss with your group the tool you would like to use. You don't have to decide today. Presentation Tools
Assignment 3:
Add 10 new pieces of information to your wiki page. (20 total pieces of info) A Week of September 19thActivity 1
Create a blog post on your blog titled "Cyberbullying Videos." As you watch the videos, create a blog that responds to the content of the videos in your own words.
When instructed, you and your group mates will post a comment on each other's blogs. The goal is that everyone at your table will have one comment, so it is up to you who comments on whose blog. Use the "Blogspot URLs" page to access other blogs.
When you comment, be sure to follow these guidelines:
Comments must be beneficial to the author. (Do not say, "I like what you wrote.")
Comments must be academic in nature. (Do not say, "Hey," "What's up," "You're awesome," etc.)
You must reference the post in your comment. NOT ALLOWED:
Comments to the person not about the post (ex. "Hi, Sarah" or "You're Awesome")
Criticisms without supporting your reasoning --> You can disagree, but you must do it
politely while supporting your reasoning.
Assignment 2 While watching the Bullied video, comment in a blog posting your thoughts. (Think talking to the text, except talking to the movie.) You need 7-10 comments for the 40 minute video. Your comments should reflect your thoughts on the video. Do not tell me what the video is about.
Assignment 3 Read one of the articles from my Delicious Page with a cyberbullying_articles tag. After reading the article, create a new post on your individual blog. Title the blog Cyberbully Article. Your post should include a 3-5 sentence summary and a 5-7 sentence reflection. In your posting, make sure you include the title of the article you read.
Week of October 10
ASSIGNMENT 1: The ProjectWhen your group completes its presentation, complete this form to officially turn it in. If your project is being turned in via my drop box, please state this in the box titled "url." Only one form is completed per group, and this is due by the end of the class period Wednesday.
Tuesday: Work Day for ProjectWednesday: Work Day for ProjectThursday: Planning and practicing presentationsFriday: Odd Girl Out - wrap up cyberbullying and reflect on unit via digital poster on the topic*Presentations will take place Monday and Tuesday of next week.
ASSIGNMENT 2: The Presentation
What do we actually present?
Your presentation will consist of two parts:
1. Show the class your project (play your iMovie/Power Point/Prezi, walk us through your web site, etc.)
2. Each group member will share the following responses with the class:
-Your name
-Your role in the project
-The most difficult part of the project
-Your favorite part of the project
-The most interesting or surprising information you learned about cyberbullying
ASSIGNMENT 3: The Follow-UpAfter viewing Odd Girl Out:
Cyberbullying Unit Wrap Up
Create a digital poster, using Comic Life, Microsoft Word, or Pages, that speaks out against cyberbullying.
1 original slogan created by YOU!
5-6 images that relate to cyberbullying
-Note: avoid using images with a lot of words
A works cited page with correct MLA citation for all of your images
Title your document username.cyberbullyingposter, and drop this into my drop box.
Week of October 3
All six assignments below are due by Friday of this week. Each day you will be given a benchmark for completion, but your group may work ahead.
1. Review both rubrics below.
2. Decide on the format of the presentation (e.g. iMovie, Children's Book, Museum Box, website, etc.).
3. Click on this link to complete a form which asks for the presentation format, as well as the contributions each member will make towards the presentation.
4. Create a storyboard and show your teacher when it is completed.
5. Create the presentation.
6. Share your presentation with the teacher using this form.
THIS WEEK'S DUE DATES
MONDAY: All group members' completed notes on the wiki
-Each group member must have a minimum of 30 notes (see note-taking rubric)
-All sources/links formatted using MLA
TUESDAY: #3 above (decide on presentation format and complete form)
-Storyboard due
WEDNESDAY: Warm-Up: Visit this link and watch the short video from the Today Show. Feel free to read the article below as well.
Begin working on presentation tool
THURSDAY: Continue working on presentation
FRIDAY: Finish work on presentation and submit the link to Mrs. Detwiler using the form above (#6), or drop your project in Mrs. Detwiler's drop box.
Week of September 26thCyberbullying Project
Welcome to the cyberbullying project! Throughout this assignment, you will use your cooperative skills to investigate the very serious topic of cyberbullying. Many of you may have already skimmed the surface when it comes to learning about cyberbullying, and the majority of you have most likely heard this term numerous times at school and on the news. You will apply your technology and research prowess to investigate cyberbullying and to create a multimedia presentation for the class. Visit the WebQuest below for details about this project.
MONDAY
Assignment 1:
You'll need to wear your headphones. Take the Cyberbullying Quiz. Choose the "review quiz." Take your time.
-Click "watch the video" at the end of the quiz. When you finish, grab a marker and write one point about cyberbullying on the side board by the computer cart. Put your initials next to your contribution.
Assignment 2:
Choose two of the articles below to read. After reading you will craft a detailed response that answers the question below. Use what you learn from reading the articles to answer the question. Be sure to cite specific examples from what you've read. You should include at least 2 specific examples from each of the 2 articles you read (that's 4 specific examples total). Additionally, I would like you to respond to this question personally. Your total response will be three paragraphs. You must include the links to the articles you read. Write your response in Google docs, title it "username.articleresponse" and share your document with Mrs. Detwiler (bdetwiler@cypanthers.org).
Question: How has technology made being a teenager today more challenging than ever before?
Tyler Clementi
Phoebe Prince
Mom Urges Parents to Monitor MySpace
Megan Meier
"The New Face of Bullying"
Mom Bully
Facebook at Fault?
Ryan Halligan
Assignment 3:
Add something insightful to the Cyberbullying mind map on the board.
TUESDAY
Assignment 1:
Visit the Cyberbullying WebQuest. Explore each page to learn about your next project. After exploring the project details, email Mrs. Detwiler:
1 Concern
2 Comments
3 Questions
...About the project.
Cyberbullying WebQuest
Assignment 2 (optional if you have extra time):
Using the custom search below, find one example of cyberbullying in our local community and complete a two-sentence summary on a stickie note. Hand your stickie to Mrs. Detwiler.
Cyberbullying Custom Search
WEDNESDAY
Assignment 1:
In your small groups, complete the scenario you are assigned. Be prepared to discuss.
Assignment 2:
1. Meet with your cyberbullying project groups.
2. Revisit the Cyberbullying WebQuest.
3. Complete the
4. Only one group member needs to fill in the chart, but all group members must help complete it.
5. Save the chart as your last names.responsibilities and drop this into my drop box in the appropriate class.
Example: SmithJonesMiller.responsibilities (no spaces between last names)
6. Optional: print a copy for each group member.
Assignment 3:
Complete this Google Form individually.
Assignment 4:
Together we will create a wiki page for your group to house their notes. After you set this up, complete this form.
THURSDAY
Warm-Up: Visit A Thin Line, a website created by MTV. Take the quizzes and explore the site. Be prepared to share what you find.
Today is work day #1 for your project. Your benchmark for today is to begin the research for your project. Each person must have at least 10 pieces of information on the wiki by the end of class.
Complete the Daily Work Record individually. You must do this each day!
FRIDAY
Assignment 1:
Visit the link below, and discuss with your group the tool you would like to use. You don't have to decide today.
Presentation Tools
Assignment 2:
Use my delicious page and/or the custom search to continue your research.
Assignment 3:
Add 10 new pieces of information to your wiki page. (20 total pieces of info)
A
Week of September 19thActivity 1
Create a blog post on your blog titled "Cyberbullying Videos." As you watch the videos, create a blog that responds to the content of the videos in your own words.
When instructed, you and your group mates will post a comment on each other's blogs. The goal is that everyone at your table will have one comment, so it is up to you who comments on whose blog. Use the "Blogspot URLs" page to access other blogs.
Teen Bullying Prevention- A Cyberbullying Suicide Story
Harmless Joke or Cyber-Bullying?
Megan Meiers
When you comment, be sure to follow these guidelines:
Comments must be beneficial to the author. (Do not say, "I like what you wrote.")
Comments must be academic in nature. (Do not say, "Hey," "What's up," "You're awesome," etc.)
You must reference the post in your comment.
NOT ALLOWED:
Comments to the person not about the post (ex. "Hi, Sarah" or "You're Awesome")
Criticisms without supporting your reasoning --> You can disagree, but you must do it
politely while supporting your reasoning.
Assignment 2
While watching the Bullied video, comment in a blog posting your thoughts. (Think talking to the text, except talking to the movie.) You need 7-10 comments for the 40 minute video. Your comments should reflect your thoughts on the video. Do not tell me what the video is about.
Assignment 3
Read one of the articles from my Delicious Page with a cyberbullying_articles tag. After reading the article, create a new post on your individual blog. Title the blog Cyberbully Article. Your post should include a 3-5 sentence summary and a 5-7 sentence reflection. In your posting, make sure you include the title of the article you read.